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Local law · Int 0083-2026

The sale and use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Gale A. Brewer

Council Member, District 6 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after December 31, 2025, and would prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after December 31, 2026. The bill would also establish penalties for violations of such prohibitions.

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis and Christopher Marte

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council